Uganda National Parks : Self Drive Safari Destinations

Self Drive Uganda recommends a list of Uganda’s 10 national parks showcase more than 30,000 square kilometers of diverse,natural scenery ready to explore by car or air. Spend time top unique self drive destinations in Uganda, Kenya , Tanzania  & Rwanda’s national parks and never miss the chance to trek the mountain gorillas while on gorilla safari tour with experienced local Tour guide.

Our national parks are treasured and preserve our natural heritage, forests, wildlife and landscapes, close to – if not exactly, as it was before people arrived here, don’t miss the insights on a Uganda safari .

You Can learn more about the Uganda National Parks to help you plan a self drive safari to Uganda.

Kidepo Valley National Park

Explore the less explored national park of Kidepo for big five watching and cultural experience of the Ik People , Karamajongo People in reliable 4wd landcruiser with Rooftop tent.

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Visit the mountain gorillas in Uganda on self drive safari to explore the primates of bwindi with professional park ranger that has been tracking the gorillas in the wilderness of mist.

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Murchison Falls National Park located on the shore of Lake Albert in northwest Uganda. It’s known for Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile River surges through a narrow gap over a massive drop. Wildlife watching include elephants,hippos, and chimpanzees watching in Budongo Forest.

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular savannah reserve and has the widest variety of wildlife of any Ugandan park. The variety of habitats includes grassland savannah, forests, wetlands and lakes, Wildlife watching include elephants, tree climbing lions, Chimpanzee watching.

KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Kibale national park was established in 1993 is managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority. The park protects moist evergreen forests and is known for primate safaris ( Chimpanzee Trekking & Habituation) plus other 13 primates which can be seen on nature walks.

RWENZORI MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

The Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha and comprises of the Rwenzori mountain including Africa’s third highest peak (Mount Margherita: 5,109 m). The region’s glaciers, waterfalls, lakes make it one of beautiful alpine areas.

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

Lake Mburo national park is an exceptional protected area rich in diverse and amazing features that varies in landscape such as the wetland and the natures with various mammals species, bird species of which are not found in any Uganda’s safari destination, rolling hills, golden savannah, forests, ancient rocks.

MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK

Mgahinga gorilla national park is the smallest national park in Uganda located in southwestern region in Kisoro district bordering with Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo, It hosts the mountain gorillas, Golden monkey with freedom to cross to Rwanda, the land of thousand hills that also has primates like gorillas

MOUNT ELGON NATIONAL PARK

Mount Elgon National Park is a national park 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Lake Victoria. The park covers an area of 1,279 square kilometres (494 sq mi) and is bisected by the border of Kenya and Uganda.

SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK

Semuliki National Park protects an extension of the Ituri forest in the Democratic republic of Congo. It is located in western Uganda on the floor of the Rwenzori Mountains. It is known for birding and birders must visit!